$ 250-300 per hour
Leighton Bernard Koberlein
About Leighton
Biography
I represent aggrieved individuals and businesses in a variety of civil litigation, including employment litigation, personal injury, elder abuse, malpractice, contract disputes, product liability, premises liability, real estate litigation, and business and commercial litigation.
Our office has a wide range of experience in representing consumers, private clients, insurance companies, brokers, public entities, legal professionals, self-insured entities, retail stores, manufacturers, corporations, and other businesses. We have prosecuted and defended cases in state and federal courts, binding arbitration, and in the administrative forum.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
18 years | 200 cases
Insurance
25%
16 years | 100 cases
Personal Injury
15%
18 years | 100 cases
Contracts and Agreements
10%
15 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-50%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Hansen Kohls Sommer & Jacob, LLP
1520 Eureka Road, Suite 100, Roseville, CA, 95661
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Experience
Honors
2007
Traynor Honor Society, McGeorge School of Law
2006
Dean's List, McGeorge School of Law
2005
Dean's List, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Knudtson & Associates
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Perkins, Mann & Everett
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Ericksen, Arbuthnot, Kilduff, Day & Lindstrom, Inc.
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Law Offices of R. Scott Bell
2009 - 2010
Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Leighton B. Koberlein
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Sutton Hatmaker Law Corporation
Associations
2011 - Present
DRIAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Association of Defense CounselAttorney Member
2008 - Present
American Bar Association
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Giusti v. Sacramento Country Day School
Defense verdict on defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and breach of implied contract claim. Jury awarded Plaintiff $4,000 for unpaid salary and benefits under annual contract.
Mitchell v. Boys and Girls Clubs of Fresno
Summary Judgment in favor of the Boys and Girls Club
Education
N/A
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
law
N/A
Brigham Young Univ
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2014
Government Enforcement & Corporate Compliance
Government Enforcement Insurance Coverage
2013
DRI Annual Meeting
Corporate Insurance Coverage For Government Actions
Publications
2013
EA Circular
Insurers May Avoid Bad Faith Exposure If There is No Settlement Demand
Languages
Tagalog
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my work fire me for being on bonding with baby?
28 Dec 2018
Q&A
If I was given community service and was not able to complete the hours in the time given will I have to do jail time ?
28 Dec 2018
Q&A
Hello, I live in California and my old employer never gave me my last check
20 Jun 2017